Projects Completed:
- Evaluation of germplasm and breeding for resistance to rust, yellow mosaic virus (YMV) and Rhizoctonia root rot in soybean. As PI, from 2003 to 2018.
- Technology assessment and refinement of oilseed based production system through Institute Village Linkage Programme for Malwa region (M.P.). Sponsored (NATP funded), As Co-PI, from 2000 – 2004.
- Augmentation, management and documentation of soybean germplasm. As Co-PI, from 2003 – 2005.
- Central Sector Scheme for Implementation of PVP Legislation. ‘Preparation for plant variety protection and DUS testing through ICAR-SAU system’. DAC Sponsored, As PI, from 2006 to 2011.
- Hybridization, selection and development of multi-parent populations for genetic improvement of yield potential in soybean. [As Co-PI, from 2016 to 28.03.2023].
- Soybean improvement against charcoal rot and anthracnose diseases. [As Co-PI, from 2018 to 28.03.2023 ].
- Evaluation of germplasm and breeding for collar rot disease caused by Sclerotium rolsfsii Sacc in soybean [As a PI, since 2019 to 28.03.2023]
Major Contribution in the Professional Field
- Genotype NRC 94 (‘Ankur’ x ‘PK 1024’), tolerant to yellow mosaic virus was developed, which was high yielding and had multiple disease resistance under AICRPS trials.
Honours/ Professional Recognitions such as Fellowships of Academies and Societies.
- Member, The Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding, New Delhi.
- Member, Society for Soybean Research and Development, Indore.
- Member, Indian Society of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad.
